1. Objective
I will know the difference between a knowledge question and a knowledge claim

2. Create a list of 5 things that are happening in this photo

3. Knowledge Claims Knowledge claims
As defined by IBO: knowledge claims are claims about knowledge. So, since that is little more than a balanced sentence, let us explore further:

4. Types of Knowledge Claims
1.Statements of personal observation
What we acquire through our senses These can be checked
Personal experience
I know its cold in here

5. #2. 2. Statements of value/value judgments
Qualitative and subjective Of value/meaning/significance to the observer(s). Cannot be proven true or false. Opinions/persona
I know the Cowboys are the best football team
I know enchiladas are delicious

6. #3.
3. Predictions
Based on statements of observation but are not observations Follow general patterns established from past to future Expectation is the repeated outcome will occur
I know I will die some day
I know the weather will be hot tomorrow
I know my dog will bark at me if I don’t take him for a run

7. #4 4. Hypothetical statements
Based on statements of observation but are not observations Places two actions in causal connection; if...then.
If I don’t care about TOK and think it’s a blow-off class then I will fail
If I quit my job then I will need to find another one
If I drink green juice for two weeks then I will lose 15 Lbs

8. #5 5. Metaphysical statements
Assertion of spiritual belief Cannot be tested with empiricism Are beyond the material world
God loves me
I have a pure soul
There is no God
(Meta= Beyond) Beyond Physical World

9. #6.
6. Definitions
Ideas in relation to each other by way of language Distinct; clear
I Know that a pH of 7.1 to 14 is a Base
I know that a pH of is a Acid

10. Activity Cut a piece of paper into 6 pieces
On each one write one knowledge claim without identifying its category
Cover at least 3 categories you can repeat categories

11. Activity Work in pairs Exchange papers
Identify the category of your partners claims while they do the same to yours
If you do not agree wait until everyone has finished and submit your disagreement to them for further judgement

12. Cards Against TOK Pull out a card =15 seconds to come up with a claim
Each group has a deck of cards face down on the desk
Pull out a card =15 seconds to come up with a claim
Spade= Definition
Club= Observation
Heart= Value Claim
Diamond= Metaphysical Claim
If other groups don’t think it is a valid claim you do not get points

13. Your First Writing Assignment
You will have 30 minutes to complete this assignment
This will be graded using your TOK writing Rubric

14. Class Activity Listen to Trumps speech on Afghanistan
Make a list of the Knowledge Claims he makes in this speech
Research the claims and bring to class what you have found

15. Exit
Identify one knowledge claim Trump made in his speech and which category it fits into